Government – Federal

USA.gov – The most comprehensive search of government services anywhere on the Internet, including government agencies, federal laws arranged by subject and the Code of Federal Regulations governing federal administrative agencies and executive orders

Illinois Department of Human Rights – Administers the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (with regard to employment), age 40 and over, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military service or unfavorable military discharge.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – Coordinates federal equal employment opportunity regulations, practices, and policies. Any individual who believes he or she has been discriminated against in employment may file an administrative charge with the EEOC.

United States Commission on Civil Rights – Independent, bipartisan, fact-finding agency investigating complaints about voting rights; alleged discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin; or in the administration of justice

Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault

Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence – Services to victims of domestic violence including crisis telephone counseling, temporary shelter for the victim and their dependent children; peer and professional counseling; getting community resources, employment skills and work referrals

Driver Services

Office of the Illinois Secretary of State – State motorist services including driver’s license application and renewal, vehicle registration and licensing; business registration and regulation; and government records

Illinois Department of Insurance – Protects the rights of Illinois citizens in their insurance transactions, administration and enforcement of the Illinois Insurance Code, the Illinois Pension Code and related laws and regulations

United States Department of Labor – Administers Federal labor laws including workers’ rights to safe and healthful working conditions; minimum hourly wage and overtime pay; freedom from employment discrimination; unemployment insurance; and other income support

Student Press Law Center – Advocate for student free press rights and provides information, advice and legal assistance at no charge to students and the educators who work with them

Government Benefits

Illinois Department of Human Services – Administers state welfare programs, Rehabilitative Services for the physically and mentally challenged, the Office of Mental Health, and the Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse

Illinois Department of Public Aid – Provides medical assistance to low income, elderly and disabled individuals; ensures children receive financial support they are entitled to from absent parents

Social Security Administration – Administers federal retirement, survivors and disability insurance programs; Supplemental Security Income for the aged, blind and disabled; and black lung benefits program

Housing

National Housing Law Project – Advancing housing justice for the poor by increasing and preserving the supply of decent affordable housing, expanding and enforcing low-income tenants' and homeowners' rights and increasing opportunities for racial and ethnic minorities

Immigration

US Citizenship and Immigration Services – Responsible for enforcing laws regulating the admission of foreign-born persons to the United States and administering various immigration benefits; information about admission to the United States, applications for citizenship and permanent residency

National Immigration Project – Network of immigration lawyers, law students, jailhouse lawyers, and legal workers who work to end unlawful immigration practices, recognize contributions of immigrants in this country, promote fair immigration practices and expand civil and human rights of all immigrants, regardless of their status in the United States